Peggy Ann Long
August 11, 1947 ~ October 6, 2024 (age 77) Peggy Ann Long of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away from this life to eternal glory with her Lord and Savior on October 6, 2024, at the age of seventy-seven. While we would wish for more time together, we are thankful for all that the Lord allowed and that she no longer suffers. She was a praying Mama, whose support and love were unconditional. Above all, she would want you to know that she...
North Texas Food Bank and State Fair of Texas Announce “Feed the Need” Food Drive with Special Discounts
Fairgoers can receive discounts on opening day and each Wednesday of the Fair while giving back to the community. DALLAS, TX, September 23, 2024 –As the State Fair of Texas prepares to open its gates on Friday, September 27, it is teaming up once again with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) for the annual “Feed the Need” food drive, presented by Kroger. This collaboration aims to support those facing...
Chamber Connection – August 7, 2024
By Butch Burney The anticipation has been growing and now it is time for the actual preparation. We are looking forward to a fantastic 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest on Oct. 26, and it’s time for stew cooks to start registering. Registration for last year’s cooks are going out in the mail and email this week, so be looking for it in your mailbox and inbox. You can also register online at HopkinsChamber.org/stewcooks. We...
SAVE BIG AT THE 2024 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
August 1, 2024 – There are endless ways for you to save throughout the 2024 State Fair of Texas, with a wide variety of discounts. One of the best ways to save is by purchasing a STATE FAIR OF TEXAS SEASON PASS. Experiencing everything at the State Fair in one day is nearly impossible – but we have the perfect solution. 2024 SEASON PASSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ONLINE AT BIGTEX.COM/TICKETS FOR ONLY $60, which includes...
Dinner Bell for July 24th, 2024
If you are a farmer, a rancher or “country living is just for you”, Texas Farm Credit is able to help!!! Farm Credit Bank of Texas is part of the Farm Credit System established in 1916 by Congress to support rural agricultural communities. It consists of cooperative banks and associations who provide credit to individuals and businesses throughout the United States. The FCS assist the rural community and...
Dinner Bell for July 3rd, 2024
LET’S CELEBRATE OUR COUNTRY’S INDEPENDENCE!!! The Dial Study Club was organized in 1951 when the Junior Waverly Club realized the need for an additional study club for young women in Sulphur Springs. Gretchen Dial was their sponsor and naming the new club after her was in recognition of her many community activities. The young ladies in Dial believed then as they do now in community improvement and involvement...
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An East Texas town wants to revolutionize how the state cares for people living with memory loss
By Jess Huff and Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune June 19, 2024 QUITMAN — Addy Lois Dunn’s memory became a concern after she began running red lights and forgetting well-worn routes. She would soon be diagnosed with dementia, and her family, including her son, Randy Dunn, would rally to her care. That was more than 20 years ago. Addy is now gone. She died in February 2012 at 74. Yet, her battle inspired Randy, who is now the mayor...
Dinner Bell for June 19th, 2024
The Lions Club was organized in Sulphur Springs in 1937. Since early 2000 it has sponsored the FAMOUS CHRISTMAS PARADE of LIGHTS, the seventeenth one on December 1, 2023. It is part of an international service club known for fighting blindness. Locally the club provides vision screening and corrective glasses (if needed) for those students financially unable to cover those costs. The Lions Club has been a Community Partner a number of...
Chamber Connection – May 1, 2024
By Butch Burney The annual Cinco de Mayo celebration will get going at lunchtime Saturday and continue into the evening at Celebration Plaza. Everyone is invited to join the food and fun in downtown Sulphur Springs. Several bands will be playing throughout the day and there will be food stations and vendors. County wide Clean Up Hopkins County Clean Up Days are Friday, May 3, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Saturday, May 4, 7 a.m. to noon....
Chamber Connection April 16, 2024
April 16, 2024 – Chamber Connection – Butch Burney You can both shop and pay homage to the earth this Saturday, April 20. The Spring Market on Main is set for Saturday, as is Earth Day, sponsored by The Plant Niche, so please come out and shop with our vendors and local merchants. The Earth Day program will last from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and include live music from Jason Waldon and the Alibis, along with vendors, speakers,...
